S3 E20: Glue v/s Tape the Ultimate Showdown

About this episode

This episode explores the science behind how glue and tape work, focusing on intermolecular forces.

Glue v/s tape - both used for sticking things together. But have you ever wondered how they both work? Is tape just a piece of paper with glue on it? We talk about intermolecular forces along the process and how they help glue and tape stick together! https://www.chemistrylearner.com/chemical-bonds/intermolecular-forces https://pressbooks.online.ucf.edu/chemistryfundamentals/chapter/intermolecular-forces/ https://scienceinsights.org/what-makes-a-substance-sticky-the-science-of-adhesion/ https://www.explainthatstuff.com/adhesives.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lCE_yr-dMgI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHuTrcXNxOk

People in this episode

Host: Vikram Devaru

Topics covered

• adhesion
• intermolecular forces
• glue
• tape
• science education

Keywords

• glue
• tape
• intermolecular forces
• adhesion
• science
• kids education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chemistry Learner, UCF Pressbooks, Science Insights, Explain That Stuff

Books & works: YouTube

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